ANSI Z4.3-2016 pdf free download – Non-Sewered Waste Disposal Systems: Minimum Requirements.
1 Scope and Purpose
1.1 Scope This standard applies to sanitary waste disposal systems, including at places of employment, wherever such systems are not connected to a sanitary sewer, septic tank or on-site sewage-disposal treatment facility.
1.2 Purpose The purpose of this standard is to assure that adequate sanitary waste-disposal facilities are provided, including but not limited to places of employment, and wherever non-sewered waste-disposal systems are present.
2 Definitions ADA-compliant: A device that is fully compliant, when properly installed, with the current requirements of the Americans with Disability Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) as legislated by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1 990. Approved : Approved by the authority having jurisdiction. Black water: Combined domestic effluent including liquid and solid human body waste and the water discharged from toilet usage. Conservation: The preservation and protection of natural resources.
Fixture: A device for receiving water and/or waste matter that directs these substances into a sanitary drainage system. A fixture can include bathtubs, lavatories, showers, sinks, toilets, urinals and water closet bowls. Flush toilet facility: A flush toilet facility is one utilizing a water or non-water flushing fluid that may be deposited into a container or receptacle, or may be re-circulated by a closed system for flushing purposes. Such a facility may be housed in a permanent or portable structure.
Grey water: Water that has already been used for bathing, washing, laundry or dishwashing but does not contain human or food waste. Lavatory : A washbowl or basin permanently installed with running water, for washing hands, arms, face or head. Non-flush toilet facilities: A non-flush toilet facility is one wherein the waste is deposited directly into a container or receptacle without flushing, sometimes containing a solution of water and deodorizer. Such a facility may be housed in a permanent or portable structure. Non-sewered waste disposal system : A sanitary waste- disposal system not connected to a sanitary sewer, septic tank or on-site sewage disposal system. Number of employees : For the purpose of this standard, the maximum number of employees present on a regular 40-hour workweek shift.
Permanent: For the purpose of this standard, the term “permanent” means not readily or not easily re-locatable. Portable: For the purpose of this standard, the term “portable” means readily or easily re-locatable. ? Potable water : Water that is free of objectionable pollution, contamination, minerals or infection, is approved for drinking, culinary and domestic purposes by the authority having jurisdiction, or in the absence of such authority, water meeting the requirements of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Recycled (reclaimed) wastewater: Water that has passed through a treatment facility mainly for use in irrigation, dust control or fire suppression and is clearly marked “non potable and unsafe for consumption,” therefor encouraging conservation of potable water.ANSI Z4.3 pdf download.